Edward Ko Email & Phone Number

o Contract review (redline and negotiate) of various agreements from intake to execution, including transactional agreements, service contracts, Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements, logistics arrangements, real estate leases, and supplier contracts.o Assist in litigation matters involving the Department of Justice, Costco, Trader Joes, etc.o Lead the development and oversight of legal budgeting for departmental matters, including litigation, trademark portfolios, immigration, and legal research.o Manage and coordinate corporate governance functions, including the preparation and filing of documentation related to corporate formations, amendments, and dissolutions.o Serve as the primary liaison between outside counsel and internal team, ensuring effective communication and reporting.o Conduct comprehensive investigations into allegations of fraud, embezzlement, and other internal complaints and accusations.o Collaborate with departments to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with legal requirements across areas such as marketing, FDA regulations, human resources, and auditing.o Develop and implement organizational structures and processes to improve efficiency and streamline legal operations.o Conduct and manage quarterly legal risk assessments across various operating companies.o Review marketing materials, including newsletters, advertisements, product labeling, and claims, for potential compliance issues.o Oversee the immigration processes for international employees, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.o Manage third-party audits conducted by firms such as PwC or KPMG.o Coordinate and prepare board meeting materials, including agendas, minutes, and resolutions.

o Spearhead integration of new Contract Lifecycle Management software (SpringCM) with Salesforceo Lead investigation of client committing fraudulent activity (speak with law enforcement and prepare necessary documents and evidence)o Handle inputting all documentation into internal databaseo Guide and ensure clients and vendors are CCPA compliant o Handle pre-litigation correspondence and actions (Settlement talks, demand letters) o Act as sole source for general civil litigation procedureso Review SalesForce information for vendors to ensure accuracy of data (DPA, Cannabis, Contract)o Oversee maintenance of IP Docket o Coordinate signatures for execution for legal papers via DocuSigno Review deadlines for contracts to determine possibility of renewalo Manage multiple spreadsheets to have all related information centralizedo Draft and send out necessary termination notices after reviewing contract to determine status of activity

o Review contracts for corporate-related matters (Franchise Agreement, Asset Purchase Agreement, Property Lease, Estoppel Certificates, Vendor Agreements, NDA)o Draft and revise amendments, correspondence, addendum for General Counsel reviewo Perform financial analysis of prospective Franchiseeso Create filing and organizational system for departmental and company-wide use for increased efficiency o Assist in maintaining corporate minute books, annual audits of corporate governanceo Conduct legal research for all corporate issues (civil, criminal, IP, etc.)o Obtain information from third parties or within company to resolve and prevent potential litigationo Conduct internal investigations/audits for all in-house corporate matterso Responsible for submitting and processing all legal-related invoices

Los Angeles, Ca

o Oversee team of four paralegals and entire support staffo Create Excel spreadsheets to manage all firm cases for easy review and summarizationo Manage and calendar trial-related calendar and other court/internal deadlineso Act as point of contact for all incoming correspondence, including judges, court administration, and defendants.o Issue subpoenas for any necessary documents in preparation for trialo Provide training for new employees on company and legal procedureso Coordinate settlement talks between counsel/defendants and plaintiffo Help draft pleadings during all stages of litigation

Burbank, Ca

o Provide in-depth analysis of legal cases for preparation for possible arbitration o Interact with opposing party via phone for possible clarification issues/settlement offerso Calculate and formulate legal argument for attorney review